Chief Executive Officer
Full Time
1 day ago
Gaborone, South-East
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Employment Information
Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) is responsible for delivering stakeholder-relevant geoscience products and services of world-class quality, while providing strategic geoscientific advice to Government on Botswana's natural resources, including minerals, water supply, natural energy sources and environmental issues. The organisation is inviting visionary and technically accomplished candidates to apply for the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Job Summary
- Employer: Botswana Geoscience Institute
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana
- Category: Management
- Closing Date: 2026-11-29
Key Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership and overall direction to BGI in line with its mandate and Board-approved strategy.
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, stakeholder-relevant geoscience products and services.
- Leading the development and execution of long-term organisational strategy, business models and strategic initiatives.
- Advising Government and relevant stakeholders on Botswana's geology, mineral resources, hydrogeology, energy resources and environmental issues.
- Overseeing geological mapping, geoscientific research, information delivery and related technical programmes.
- Promoting world-class standards in geoscientific research, reporting and service delivery.
- Building strategic partnerships with Government, industry, academia, regional institutions and international geoscience bodies.
- Ensuring effective management of BGI's budget, assets, human capital and organisational resources.
- Driving innovation, operational efficiency, quality improvement and organisational transformation.
- Building and leading a high-performing executive and technical team.
Requirements
- A Master's Degree in a geoscience.
- A PhD and strong publication record will be an added advantage.
- An MBA will be an added advantage.
- At least fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience in geoscience management, geoscientific research, mineral exploration, mining, academia or related fields, with a proven record in geoscientific delivery.
- At least five (5) years of proven experience at senior executive management level.
- Expert knowledge of Botswana's geology and Government policies and regulations relating to minerals, environmental issues, energy, water and mining; alternatively, an international reputation as a proven leader in a world-class geoscientific organisation.
How to Apply
To apply in confidence, please visit www.peopleconnections.co.bw. Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Academic Certificates and at least three (3) referees. Application documents should be in pdf format and merged. Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Phone: 3975917 / 3915503
